Chicken Asado

Chicken Asado features juicy, tender drumsticks marinated in a sweet and tangy blend of ginger ale, vinegar, and soy sauce, delivering mouthwatering flavor with every bite. It's easy to make and great for satisfying your cravings.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Filipino

Prep Time 1 5

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 55

Servings servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken drumsticks or any chicken pieces
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ginger ale, 7-up or sprite
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves garlic minced or grated
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup water or more as needed

Instructions

Wipe chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine ginger ale, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic. Add chicken pieces and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Drain chicken pieces (save the marinade) and wipe dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown. Drain in paper towel.
In a skillet, combine browned chicken, reserved marinade and water. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce thickens, adding more water as needed.
Serve and enjoy!

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